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Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show Set Off GOTV Mobilization Efforts with Celebrity Talents BPhlat, Erin Jackson and MESHELLE

October 22, 2022 villagechief 0

Local and national groups convened for a weekend of organizing marking a transition from voter registration and education to mobilizing residents to vote in the midterm election By Edrea Davis – Call it the calm before the midterm election storm. Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (GA BWR) treated staff, volunteers, local and national leaders, and members of […]

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Sustainable Africa Future Network’s PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection Kicks Off With Poignant Remarks By U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

September 25, 2022 villagechief 0

By Edrea Davis – U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged activists to come together to achieve climate justice during her opening message to nearly 500 people logged on from around the world for today’s kick-off of the PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection hosted by the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Future Network. “[the climate crisis] requires […]

Video

Why A Black Town Was Covered By ‘Lake Lanier’ – Hype Plus News

September 25, 2022 villagechief 0

This special HYPE+ report, investigates the story of Lake Lanier in Georgia. Some may not know it’s history and how a former black town lays underneath the present day man-made lake. Some even think the lake is haunted and could be connected to its many deaths over the years. https://www.comedyhype.com/

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Climate Justice Advocate, Felicia Davis, Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act

August 16, 2022 villagechief 0

ATLANTA – “The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the Senate this weekend will stand the test of time as one of the most significant pieces of legislation in this century. It galvanizes and invests in aggressive action to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. We commend Leader […]

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The Climate Bill “Makes it Rain” on Black America

August 9, 2022 villagechief 0

(BlackPressUSA TV) Climate change and pollution disproportionately affect black Americans. White households spend 64% more of their income on energy than black households. With $60 billion targeted for environmental justice, the Inflation Reduction Act would be the largest climate investment in US history. We discuss how this legislation will impact poor and marginalized Black communities […]

Entertainment

Val Demings for U.S. Senate

August 7, 2022 villagechief 0

Long before she would become Orlando’s first female Chief of Police, Val Butler Demings learned from her parents about the American Dream. They didn’t have much: two parents and seven children in a small wood-framed house in Jacksonville. Her mother Elouise Butler worked as a maid; her father James as a janitor, landscaper, and orange […]

Entertainment

The Lady Makers, Starring Jasmine Guy, Premieres in Atlanta July 20th

July 19, 2022 villagechief 0

ATLANTA – The Lady Makers, a film written, produced, and directed by Tony Tite and starring Jasmine Guy, is an inspiring and transformative look into the lives of three elderly Jewish sisters who were appointed by a Judge to house and socially rehabilitate three young women from troubled backgrounds. The Lady Makers will premiere in Atlanta at […]

Commentary

Lock Him Up and Lock Them Up

July 18, 2022 villagechief 0

By Lucius Gantt — A considerable number of people that I know have a family member, friend or neighbor that has spent some time in a jail cell. Lack of evidence, false witness testimonies, lying jurors and corrupt prosecutors and judges have no problem putting innocent Blacks, Latinos, Native Americans and immigrants behind bars or […]

Entertainment

LMN’S “Keeping Up With The Joneses,” Executive Produced By And Starring Vivica A. Fox With Narration By Kandi Burruss, Returns With Four New Two-Hour Films Beginning July 8

July 16, 2022 villagechief 0

Cast Includes Ted McGinley, Michael Pare, Arie Thompson, Ciarra Carter,Jasmine Aivaliotis, Marcos James and Shellie Sterling LMN’s prolific Wrong franchise returned this summer with the second season of the hit movie series event, Keeping Up with the Joneses, airing four consecutive Fridays beginning July 8 at 8p/7c. The four two-hour films are produced by Hybrid […]